Thomas Kamakani Jr.

Security Liaison As a member of the AD Department I also worked closely with the Locations, Production and Security departments to coordinate measures to make sure the show's plot did not leak. Daily responsibilities included monitoring (and If necessary, punishing) background actors, ensuring sides and scripts were all accounted for, working with the public/press who try to crash sets. The job would also throw other curveballs at me daily.

PA, largely in charge of BG cars when needed. Worked other standard PA responsibilities as well.

Staffed First Team PA

Abandoned In Mexico is a documentary about issues orphans face in Mexico. The documentary will explore Mexico’s drug trafficking and child labor problems while revealing how group homes like Grace Children’s Home are helping Mexico’s abandoned youth by providing a quality private Christian education. Working with Director/Producer, Scoot Dixon and Cinematographer Cony Manriquez I ensured the proper electric and lighting was rigged and was also visually appropriate.

Worked with field producers Jason Hehir and Alex Upegui on a production of UFC Primetime, a three part documentary which airs on FOX Sports 1, leading up to the main event of UFC 166. I worked with the documentary film crews that followed UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez through his camp and personal life. As Production Assistant I was in charge of making sure all of the proper waivers were completely filled out for anyone who may of appear on camera, as well as shipping and receiving equipment and other sensitive materials. In addition to Jason Hehir and Alex Upegui, I alos worked with Director of Photography's Kenny Woo and Andres Vasquez as well as Gaffer's/AC's Matthew Ulmer and Tom Nores.

I worked as a Gaffer for Directors/Cinematographers Robert C. Mojica and Rey Castillo on a Music video for rappers Roach Gigz and IAMSU!. The music video was featured on multiple platforms including the front page of the XXL website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2EDS2TqHQY

I worked as a Gaffer for Directors/Cinematographers Robert C. Mojica and Rey Castillo on a Music video for rappers Roach Gigz and Kool John. The music video was featured on multiple platforms including the front page of the XXL website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rmnISMmgeg

Working with a limited budget, I conceptualized and executed a concept for Taylor Falk's music video to a cover of the classic Death Cab For Cutie song, "I Will Follow You Into The Dark." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_01FvLI4Xw

Worked as Gaffer under DP Robert Mojica and Director/Producer/Writer Jonas Balili. This film won Best Picture and Best Director at the Silicon Valley Film Festival. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpqCqu6URUk

Working with a limited budget, I conceptualized and executed a concept for Justine Perez's music video. I worked with Justine's management team at GSM Records to make sure it was in line with their vision. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZgCALtrC64

Worked as Grip under DP Ryan Wood

Worked with the director to write the screenplay for this Batman fan film. I also lent a helping hand on set as an unofficial AD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1SD4d25RL6s

Writer and Director of this short film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zti4oqmv6rw

Finalist in a nationwide contest held by OnVidi.com http://www.onvidi.com/student_winners/top20/#!channel=action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNJiio1IO3E